Could Genetic Breeding Reduce Mosquito Populations?
New studies by researchers at Virginia Tech shows promise for safer methods of controlling and reducing mosquito populations.
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry
Could Pulsars Be Used to Identify Dark Matter?
Physicists are trying to use pulsars, a sort of “ticking” neutron star, to detect unknown mass concentrations that could be dark matter.
AI Can Boost Creativity, Making Stories More Engaging and Enjoyable
New research suggests generative AI can boost an author’s creativity by suggested changes that would make a story more engaging to its target audience.
NASA’s CURIE Mission Launches to Investigate Mysterious Radio Waves from the Sun
NASA has launched the CubeSat Radio Interferometry Experiment, or CURIE, to investigate the mysterious origins of radio waves from the Sun.
Clues to Exoplanet Formation Unveiled in Smelly New Astronomical Discovery
A multi-university team of researchers has recently identified a crucial compound in the atmosphere of exoplanet HD 189733 b.
These Ancient Fossils Are Revealing New Clues to Post-Dinosaur Plant Evolution
New research is revealing how the extinction of the dinosaurs helped shaped the evolution of ancient grape species.
Return of the Monoliths: I Visited One of the Recent Monolith Sites. It Wasn’t What I Expected
Mysterious monoliths are appearing around the world again. We sent The Debrief's Kenna Castleberry into the field to investigate.
Time Crystals Could be the Circuit Boards of Future Quantum Computers
Researchers say that time crystals could one day become a core component in the construction of quantum computers.
Yes, Sea Dragons are Real… and Right Now Several of Them Are Hatching
While “sea dragons” may sound like mythical and monstrous oceanic creatures, real seadragons are less mysterious but equally fascinating.
Scientists Discover Stress-Tolerant Moss That Could One Day Be a Crop on Mars
Scientists have identified a plant that could be a crop on Mars thanks to its ability to withstand harsh environments.
Astronauts are Using NASA’s High-Tech Laser Relay System to Send…Pet Photos?
NASA astronauts are transmitting imagery of their pets over a first-of-its-kind end-to-end, two-way laser relay system.
A New Low-Noise Laser System Could Further Advance LiDAR Technology
Scientists have developed a smaller and quieter laser that could potentially advance LiDAR capabilities and other technologies.
Quantum Simulations Reveal New Insights into Behavior of Neutrinos Fueling Supernovas
New research is revealing key insights into the role mysterious neutrinos play in fueling supernovae.
Is Your Brain Data Safe? Recent Lawsuit Examines Rights to Brain Privacy
Chile's Supreme Court has issued the first lawsuit over privacy rights involving brain activity.
“Gendered” AI Partner Boosts Participation and Productivity From Women in Team Projects
Cornell researchers found that women team members tended to participate more when an AI partner also sounded female.
Deep in the Unexplored Ocean, a New Squid Species Has Been Found Carrying Giant Eggs
A new species of deep ocean squid carrying giant luminous eggs has been discovered by researchers.
Missing Wreckage of Explorer Ernest Shackleton’s Final Ship Has Been Located
Explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ship Quest, which he used to make his last voyage, has now been discovered off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada.
First Wooden Satellite Breaks New Ground in Sustainable Space Exploration. Are Wooden Space Shelters Next?
Researchers at Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry have unveiled the world’s first wooden satellite, breaking new ground in space technology.
The Evolution of Star Wars Lore
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The War Waged Over Memories
On this week's episode, Kenna and Steph discuss how false memories are becoming more prevalent in the age of disinformation.
A Neanderthal Skull Puzzle?
On today’s episode, Kenna and Stephanie stare into the eyes of an ancient Neanderthal, explore who she was, and how scientists were able to reconstruct her face.
Tweets of the Mind: Neuralink’s Mental Miracle
On today’s episode, Kenna and Stephanie explore the power of the mind, and the recent news that a man 'tweeted' using Neuralink technology.
O For a Muse of Fire
On today’s episode, Kenna and Stephanie get all Shakespearean discussing a mysterious document written by William Shakespeare's sister.
Cuttlefish Ink is Used for More Than Just Evading Predators: It’s Part of Their Bizarre Mating Rituals
The first reported use of ink by cuttlefish in their mating rituals contradicts previous ideas about its primary use as a defense mechanism.
New Study Suggests Octopuses Have Individual Differences When It Comes to Problem Solving
Researchers have discovered that octopuses have individualized differences when solving a task instead of mimicking behaviors from each other.
To Pew or Not to Pew, That is the Question
On today’s episode, the team travels deep into the Amazon rainforest in search of a hidden and elusive 2,500 year old civilization.
The Art of Shooting Crows with Lasers
On today's episode, we jump into the world of hypnosis, why we should use lasers to scarecrows, and the weird discovery of a giant worm creature that wants to eat you.
The Strange Death of Rockstar and Tech Mogul Philip Taylor Kramer Remains Baffling Almost Three Decades After His Disappearance
The bizarre 1995 disappearance and reported suicide of Iron Butterfly bassist Philip Taylor Kramer has left many wondering for decades what really happened.
Could a Machine Learning Algorithm Find New Gravitational Lenses and Dark Matter?
The actual age of the galaxy as well as the total number of galaxies in our universe have...
Study Finds Geological Layers the Likely Source of Reflective Spots on Mars, Not Water
Geological layers may be the source of Mars' reflective spots, instead of water ice as previously thought.
Could This New Space Diamond Help Produce Better Machinery on Earth?
New research has revealed a pure form of lonsdaleite, a space diamond that may be able to help produce stronger machinery here on Earth.
Soar to New Heights with Aviator Games in India
As innovations in modern robotics continue, experts say we still have a long way to go before the development of household robot servants.
Could Machine Learning Assist in Predicting Protein Folding?
Using machine learning algorithms, researchers show that they can better predict and understand protein folding techniques.
Saturn’s Rings and Tilt Could Be the Result of an Ancient Missing Moon
Saturn's rings and tilt could be explained by new research suggesting a missing moon was a factor.
Could MIT’s MOXIE Device Be the Future of Oxygen Production on Mars?
MOXIE, an experiment by MIT and NASA currently on board the Perseverance rover, aims to help find ways to produce oxygen in Mars' atmosphere.
Axiom Space awarded $228.5 Million Contract for Building NASA’s Next Generation of Spacesuits
NASA has announced that it has awarded Axiom Space a large contract to aid in the development of the next generation of spacesuits.
Could Microbreaks Help Relieve Employee Burnout?
Looking at microbreaks, or breaks of less than 10 minutes, researchers found these breaks to be helpful in staving off burnout.
Chinese Scientists are Eyeing a Lunar Lava Tube as the Location for a Moon Base
Chinese space architects are looking at using a lava tube on the Moon as the location of its future lunar base.
Underwater Snow Beneath Europa’s Ice Sheet Could Aid the Future Europa Clipper Mission
A new study focused on underwater snow on Europa could better inform NASA's Europa Clipper mission in the years ahead.
In New Zealand, New Regulations Could Help Its Space Program Achieve Liftoff
Getting into the 21st-century space race, New Zealand may become the first country to have a space program that operates as a private company.
Debunking the Myths of Blockchain: What It Is and Isn’t
Blockchain technology will advance many industries, including healthcare and finance. But there are many myths that make the technology questionable.
A New Survey of U.S. Psychiatrists Suggests that Some Psychoactive Drugs Need to be Reclassified by the DEA
A new survey shows a significant difference between U.S. policies on drugs versus how psychiatrists view their safety, which could eventually lead to a push for new classifications in the years ahead.
NASA’s Watts on the Moon Challenge: Seven Companies Advance to the Next Level
NASA's Watts on the Moon Challenge has reached the next level of Phase 2, as seven companies are now moving forward with innovative designs.
Could Augmented Reality Change How We Read Paper Books?
A new augmented reality technology study recently examined how the technology may change the future of printed books and publishing.
“Artemis Ascending” Will Use VR to Bring Viewers to the Launchpad for NASA’s Artemis I Mission
NASA's "Artemis Ascending" is a VR live stream of the Artemis I launch that has the potential to change how viewers tune in to watch events online.
Innovative New Method of Harvesting Oxygen on Mars Puts the Fourth State of Matter to Work
New research suggests a process to extract oxygen from the Martian atmosphere using plasma, the fourth state of matter.
A New Contract Awarded to Astroport Space Technologies Reveals a New Wave of Space Construction
Astroport Space Technologies has been awarded a new contract from NASA to help build launch and landing pads on the Moon.
New Discovery about Quantum Computers Could Help Speed Up the Development of the Quantum Internet
New research looks to pave the way for a quantum computers and ultimately the development of working quantum internet.
Advanced New Wind Sensor Could Help Drones Navigate Under Extreme Weather Conditions
Researchers at Ohio State University have developed a new wind sensor that can help improve drone navigation.
Could the ISS Host the First Remote Surgical Robot in Space?
A new surgical robot called MIRA could be implemented on the ISS in the near future, making remote surgery a possibility.